design elements, the lights will dictate the ambience and feel of the space,” he adds. “Aside from creating a vibe, carefully planned and layered lighting can also help one visually demarcate areas within the space, while distributing illumination evenly, thus creating an illusion of space,” says Meenu Agarwal. She suggests pieces like pendant lights, chandeliers, wall sconces and hidden lights which help create a bright and airy feeling, enhancing the space further. “The lights used in mirror frames, around the edges of counters or other accessories go a long way to glamorise the space. If you use multiple light sources, you can install a combination of low-level ambient lights, task lights, accent spotlights and recessed lighting to create a scheme to suit all needs.” While lighting fixtures are an important aspect of design, maintaining natural light is important in preserving the relaxed vibe of a bathroom. “Natural light goes a long way in ensuring that the bathroom feels like an organic space rather than a stale and sterile one; it helps to highlight the relaxed aesthetic of the bathroom,” says Monica Chawla. According to Meenu Agarwal, selecting opulent fixtures in place of ordinary ones help add a certain sophistication and elegance to the space. “Wall-mounted taps, a beautifully shaped faucet or shower head, are examples of more detailed fixtures that help elevate your bathroom.” Moving in pace with the digital age, smart technology fittings are in vogue at the moment. These Accessorize Accessorizing different spaces in your homes is not a new trend. But accessorizing your bathrooms is a new trend that we absolutely adore. When you think about glam décor for bathrooms, lighting becomes one of the first and probably best ways to go about it. Lighting is functional, but statement lighting fixtures can double up as décor pieces for your bathrooms as well. Hardesh Chawla says, “The way we use lights in the bathroom can dramatically transform it. And so, it is important to meticulously plan and design lighting.” Regardless of the size of the space, Chawla claims that using well-designed lighting can create different moods. “Whether you’re looking at a luxury bathroom, a spa retreat or a practical bathroom with minimal help evoke an elevated sense of style in the bathrooms.” Bright colours, our experts agree, always seem welcoming as they can stimulate the mind. Coordinating colours with respect to the fittings to create monochromatic tones or highlighting a single tone helps accentuate the look and feel of the space. While we love the maximalist vibe of a space, adding a piece of nature with natural elements help escape the overly practical and sterile layout of a bathroom. Raw materials like stones and wood are ideal for the natural aesthetic while natural elements like scented candles, potpourri, pebbles, and plants are a wonderful addition according to Monica Chawla. additional elements, Monica Chawla prefers state-of-theart amenities balanced with wood and glass to create a truly authentic spa-like space. Additionally, elements like plants and succulents help enliven the space. Plants like aloe vera, ferns, and pathos are great for bathrooms as these not only thrive due to the high humidity in there but can act as air purifiers as well. For a more authentic experience, scented candles, magazines and low lighting are a must as they can really set the mood for a relaxing spa experience. adding in or replacing elements that help recreate the ambience of a spa. Meenu Agarwal says that rich tones like gold, rose gold or charcoal, can go out of their way to make a compact bathroom appear more spacious and glamorous, and can help avoid the need for additional décor elements that might make the space seem cramped up. Avoiding the cramped and cluttered look is the way to achieve the at-home spa experience. This includes well-planned storage, wall-mounted shelves, caddies, and cabinets which also helps maximize space in a small bathroom. For include digital and sensory faucets that come with timers to help save water, bathroom face recognition systems, smart-phone-controlled bathroom lights, high-tech toilet accessories and shower systems, etc. which all make for a comfortable experience. A home spa In addition to building home gyms and home offices, individuals have now begun to incorporate spa like facilities within their own bathrooms. And these do not include building actual steam rooms, hot tubs, etc., rather just 54|L U X E B O O K|O C T O B E R 2 0 2 2 O C T O B E R 2 0 2 2 |L U X E B O O K| 55
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